Chris joined International Quarterback (IQ) as a Director/Shareholder in 1996 and became owner of the business in 1999. The Organisation was originally focused on talent and event management capabilities but has developed specialised services in: Commercial Negotiations and Strategic Partnership Development; Sponsorship Audit and Analysis; Brand Strategy; Talent Negotiations and Media Management; Digital and Broadcast Sponsorship Integration; Major international Event Hospitality Sales and Partnership Activation and Management.Current and previous work history:-Recent Partnerships Negotiated:- Alinta Energy and Cricket Australia- Origin and Netball Australia “Origin Australian Diamonds”- Auswide Bank and Queensland Rugby League (QLD Origin team)- Suncorp and Netball Australia “Suncorp Super Netball”- AAMI and Ticketek (TEG)- Red Rooster and V8 Super Cars “Red Rooster Super Sprint”- Vegemite and Surfing Australia “Vegemite Surfgroms”- Suncorp and Tennis Australia “Brisbane International sponsored by Suncorp”- BMW and Magic Millions - Lorna Jane and Qld Firebirds “Lorna Jane Qld Firebirds”- Suncorp and Stadiums Queensland “Suncorp Stadium”- Hyundai and FFA “Hyundai A- League” (first two Terms of partnership)- Asteron Life Insurance and Rugby Australia “Asteron Life Super Rugby”- Magellan Financial Group and Cricket Australia “Magellan Ashes Series”Industry Experience:- Consulting Services – KFC, Alinta Energy, Q Super; Magellan Financial, Samsung, BUPA, HSBC - Talent Management for John Eales, Mark Schwarzer, Giaan Rooney, Laura Geitz, Gretel Bueta (Tippett), Nathan Sharpe, Michael Clarke, Shane Webcke, Matthew Hayden and Grant Hackett - Exclusive Hospitality Sales Agent for the 2003 and 2011 Rugby World Cups- Event Management of the Uncle Tobys Super Series and Bennelong Lunch Series,